Have you always wanted to lean how to can but couldn’t find anyone to teach you? Check out these great videos and you will be on your way!

http://canningusa.com/Podcasts/Podcasts.htm

Here is a great form for weekly planning to place in a home management notebook!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/2410696/Blank-Form-Weekly-Schedule-and-Review 

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Lamb and Lion Minstries

http://www.lamblion.com/articles/articles_signs11.php

1) Increasing instability of nature.
(Matthew 24:7 & Luke 21:11)

2) Increasing lawlessness and violence.
(Matthew 24:12)

3) Increasing immorality.
(Matthew 24:37)

4) Increasing materialism.
(2 Timothy 3:2)

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Reason for rice benefits found

By Tom Corwin | Staff Writer

 The Augusta Chronicle - Daily Headlines

Monday, July 28, 2008

The benefits of eating brown rice and other whole grain foods have long been touted.

A particular kind of brown rice — called pre-germinated or sprouted brown rice — has shown in animal studies and smaller clinical trials in people that it can help lower blood-sugar levels and alleviate peripheral nerve damage from diabetes. Now researchers at the Medical College of Georgia say they know why it is better.

“Germination is a very important process for additional benefits,” said Seigo Usuki, an assistant research scientist at MCG who has presented his rice research at the American Diabetes Association’s annual scientific sessions the past two years. The most recent study on its benefits was published online last month in the Journal of Lipid Research .

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ELECTION 2008
American flag disappears from Obama campaign jet
Candidate’s trademark ‘O’ replaces stars and stripes

The U.S. flag no longer appears on the tail of the plane that will be used by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama (Courtesy Sun-Times

As part of a month-long aircraft makeover, a painted American flag was removed from the tail of Sen. Barack Obama’s official campaign airplane and was replaced with the presidential candidate’s trademark “O” symbol.

The refurbished 757 was unveiled to members of the press today, 41 of whom boarded the craft and took off to meet Obama in Amman, Jordan, where the presidential candidate will stop as part of a Middle Eastern and European tour.

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I am a huge fan of Precept Bible studies. There are very few teachers in ministry that I would listen to whole heartedly. Kay Arthur is one of those few. Kay spoke at the Deeper Still conference with Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer in Atlanta a few weeks ago. With a heavy heart I want to share what Kay shared with the lady’s there because it seems to confirm what the Holy Spirit is speaking to us also. My feelings are not of fear for my family but sorrow for this country.

First I will post what someone else wrote about her experience at the conference. (see below) After you read it here is a link to the Deeper Still events.
http://blogs.lifeway.com/blog/deeperstill/2008/07/america_at_the_crossroads.html#comments
There you can read the July 7th post and all the comments of others that were there.

Here are a few other web sites of ladies that attended and their comments.
http://susanlprince.truepath.com/2008_07_01_newarchive.html#1029140222985361531
http://hismercyisnew.com/blog/?p=267

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THE WORLD IS SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL!                           By Jan Markell
                                                              

I recently saw a newspaper headline stating that, “Everything is spinning out of control.”  The underlying sentiment seemed to be that we should pin the tail on the worst issues going on in the world today. Quite frankly, there may not be enough tails!

Then to add to the distress, The New York Times printed an article, “Are you ready for the next disaster?” All natural disasters in the last 6 to 12 months have been preceded with headlines such as “unprecedented” or “record-setting.”

This may sound depressing but keep reading. It isn’t just gloom and doom.

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This recipe turned out so well I just had to share! All six kids loved it!

Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce

6 cups finely chopped pitted peeled peaches

1 cup finely chopped seeded pepper ( I used banana pepper) Red would be pretty.

1 cup finely chopped onion ( I used Vidalia)

3 tbsp. finely chopped garlic

1 ¼ liquid honey

¾ cup cider vinegar

1 TB Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

2 tea dry mustard

2 tea salt

Mix all and cook in non aluminum pan. Bring to boil then turn to a hard simmer for 25 minutes or until thick like a BBQ sauce.

Ladle into jars leaving ½ inch head space. Process in water bath canner for 15. Or process at 5 lbs pressure for 10 minutes.

Found two great sites on preparedness today. If you are recognizing things in America(and the world) are heading in the wrong direction, these sites will help you prepare your family for what lies ahead.

http://www.youtube.com/user/SurvivalReport

http://www.survivalreportblog.com/

We visited friends this weekend who had a wonderful garden that is so inspiring! One thing I noticed was the girls had flowers amongst their vegetable garden. Their dad laughing said he built a raised bed box for vegetables but they put in flowers. As I have pondered this thought I have been convicted to do the same. God gives us the beauty of the flower while also giving us the medicine or food from the plant in times of need. With the economy continuing to look depressed I have been investigating some flowers that would be good to plant in my garden that might help our family. Today I planted 20 sets of day lilies and will get some Cone Flowers later in the week to plant.

American Cone Flower

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